Drink container recycling program

Dr Anne Marie Conrath Hargreaves, 2025

In 2024, a drink container recycling initiative was introduced in the Department of Accounting to help reframe how we view waste.

A central drop-off point collects bottles and cans, which are regularly delivered to a recycling facility, thereby diverting them from landfill and contributing to a circular economy. Each container earns 10 cents, which are saved throughout the year and used to purchase gifts for the Christmas Toy Drive of a local charity.

The program encourages staff to take everyday action in shaping more desirable futures, connects environmental responsibility with social impact, and has already seen over 400 containers recycled, with more departments joining the effort.